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Iranian president thanks Sheikh Khalifa, seeks better economic ties with UAE

  • 20 Sep 2021
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Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a letter of thanks from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in reply to a congratulatory cable he earlier sent to him on winning Iran's presidential election.

In his message, Raisi expressed hope to develop bilateral relations with the UAE, especially in the economic field, citing the huge potential that both countries enjoy.

He wished Sheikh Khalifa good health, as well as further development and prosperity to the UAE and its people.

Separately, Sheikh Khalifa has issued Federal Decree No.106 of 2021 appointing Khalfan Mohammed Al Mazrouei as the Executive Director of the National Projects Office with the grade of Assistant Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs. The Decree will come into force from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

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